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In today's newsletter:
- How new state funding could strengthen Millinocket Regional Hospitalās future
Also on today's calendar: Baxter Night at Knife Edge Brewing ā Friends of Baxter State Park.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Warm; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 11 rural Maine hospitals invited to participate in $30M resiliency initiative (wmtw.com) ā Millinocket residents should know that Millinocket Regional Hospital is one of 11 rural facilities tapped for a share of $30 million in state funding to boost long-term financial stability. Through Maineās Rural Health Transformation Program, the hospital will get expert help to craft a sustainability plan and may receive additional money for efficiency projects running through August 2027. 
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Baxter Night at Knife Edge Brewing ā Friends of... ā
P58M+G3 Knife Edge Brewing, 200 Katahdin View Dr, Millinocket
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
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Baxter Night at Knife Edge Brewing ā Friends of Baxter State Park ā
Knife Edge Brewing, P58M+G3 200 Katahdin View Dr, Millinocket
6:30 pm -
Stillwater @ the Millinocket Bandstand Jam ā
Veterans Memorial Park, Penobscot Ave, Millinocket
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 28
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Meeting - Robert Shaw (Room 3)
Old Town Public Library 46 Middle Street, Old Town, ME 04468
11:30 am -
Happy Hour Cruise ā
Moosehead Marine Museum, 12 Lily Bay Rd, Greenville
5:30 pm -
Happy Hour on the Katahdin ā
Katahdin Cruises And..., 12 Lily Bay Rd, Greenville
5:30 pm -
Friday Mocktails @ Turning Page Farm ā
Turning Page Farm Brewery, 842 N Guilford Rd, Monson
4:00 pm -
Three Rivers Kiwanis Cribbage SATURDAYS 2026 ā
Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/ Brownville, 15 Harris Pond Rd, Milo
1:00 pm -
Whatever It Takes (Hip Hop Showcase) ā
The Old Town Theatre, 261 Main St, Old Town
6:00 pm -
Agent Onion @ Stress Free Moose every Monday ā
Stress Free Moose Pub & Cafe, 65 Pritham Ave, Greenville
5:00 pm -
The Needhams ā
Living Waters Bible Camp, 47 Dark Cove Rd, Weston
10:00 am -
School Board Mtg.
Rsu 80/msad 04 Piscataquis Community Elementary School, 25 Campus Dr, Guilford
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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- Hannaford posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Millinocket. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Members in Millinocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Millinocket here.
š Nearby News
Dover-Foxcroft
- Piano concert Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church (observer-me.com)
- Hundreds of ducks take flight during inaugural āChuck a Duck' fundraiser (observer-me.com)
- Land trust plans for the future of Moosehead Lake Region (observer-me.com)
Old Town
- C.H.E.F.'s Club: Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm (umaine.edu)
- Wabanaki advocates are opposing repeal of ash quarantine (sunjournal.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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